Question

the discovery of mitochondrial dna (mtdna) had no effect on which area of scientific investigation? endosymbiotic theory inheritance research forensic science study of cork bark

Explanation:

Mitochondrial DNA is related to endosymbiotic theory as it supports the idea of symbiotic origin of mitochondria. It is used in inheritance research due to its maternal - only inheritance pattern and in forensic science for identification. But cork bark is plant tissue and mtDNA has no direct impact on its study.

Answer:

study of cork bark